heroic deed
die Heldentat, die Heldentaten
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heroic deed
An especially brave or bold act through which someone helps others or proves themselves in a difficult situation.
Die Feuerwehrfrau wurde für ihre Heldentat bei der Rettung der Kinder geehrt.
The firefighter was honored for her heroic deed in rescuing the children.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Heldentaten |
| genitive | der Heldentat |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Heldentat | die Heldentaten |
| accusative | die Heldentat | die Heldentaten |
| dative | der Heldentat | den Heldentaten |
| genitive | der Heldentat | der Heldentaten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Heldentat' (heroic deed) is made up of 'Held' (hero) and 'Tat' (deed). The linking element '-en-' joins the two parts, so the word literally means a hero's deed or a heroic deed.
Die Heldentat des Bergretters wurde in vielen Zeitungen erwähnt.
The mountain rescuer's heroic deed was mentioned in many newspapers.
Common collocations include 'eine Heldentat vollbringen' (to perform a heroic deed), 'für eine Heldentat geehrt werden' (to be honored for a heroic deed), and 'eine wahre Heldentat' (a truly heroic deed). The word often appears in reports about rescues, tests of courage, or extraordinary acts of help.
Für seine Heldentat erhielt der junge Mann eine öffentliche Auszeichnung.
The young man received a public award for his heroic deed.
'Heldentat' (heroic deed) usually has an elevated, ceremonial, or journalistic tone and is often used to give an act special recognition. Depending on the context, the word can also sound exaggerated or ironic.
Die Zeitung bezeichnete das Öffnen eines verklemmten Fensters scherzhaft als Heldentat.
The newspaper jokingly described opening a jammed window as a heroic deed.
